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Scarab fragment

Egyptian
New Kingdom-Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 19-Dynasty 22
1295-712 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Debris S of mastaba G 7230-7240: G 7240

Medium/Technique Steatite
Dimensions Overall: 0.8 x 1.6 cm (5/16 x 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number26-3-254
NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionThis scarab fragment has an incised design on its base and is bored. Cruciform floral design.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, debris S of mastaba G 7230-7240: G 7240. 1926: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.